Video Editor

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands such as Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. Since launching over two decades ago, we have established multiple sales channels including our DTC websites and third-party marketplaces. We're passionate about creating an inspiring and engaging shopping experience for our customers, bringing their home décor dreams to life with stunning, on-trend pieces. We are seeking a new member to add to our eCommerce content team. Are you ready to be a part of something amazing?

The Video Editor will play a key role in shaping the visual storytelling of all Maxwood brands across social media, advertising, and digital platforms. This role combines creative ideation with technical expertise, transforming raw footage and existing content into engaging, conversion-driven video assets that elevate brand presence and accelerate growth.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Storytelling & Content Ideation

• Collaborate with brand and social teams to craft compelling narrative concepts and story ideas.
• Stay up to date on trending video techniques, ad formats, and editing styles.
• Proactively pitch video ideas aligned with campaign goals, product launches, and social trends.
• Own the effort to meet video and ad needs using our large bank of existing assets, including footage, UGC, renders, and more, before creating something new.
• Help determine when a concept genuinely requires new production versus when it can be solved with existing content.
• When new production is warranted, plan and support shoots, creator collaborations, or new video concepts.

Performance Insights & Creative Iteration

• Partner with performance and brand teams to understand which hooks, formats, messages, and edits are working.
• Feed those learnings into the next round of creative, building a consistent and efficient loop between results and production.
• Work with the advertising team to align on clear creative targets for each round.

Video Editing & Post-Production

• Edit and assemble footage into engaging, scroll-stopping videos for social media, advertising, and website use. You'll be creating for platforms like Meta and YouTube, in-application ads, and even CTV.
• Use AI tools to reduce repetitive production work, create purposeful variations, extend existing assets, and help avoid unnecessary reshoots.
• Enhance videos with motion graphics, sound, transitions, and visual effects.
• Apply advanced post-production techniques, including noise reduction, sharpening, retouching, and color grading using custom LUTs.

Channel Optimization & Asset Delivery

• Format and optimize videos in various aspect ratios for all platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Paid Social, DTC sites, etc.).
• Ensure compression, exporting, and delivery standards meet platform best practices and brand quality guidelines.
• Share, manage, and organize video files and assets for efficient cross-team use.

Trend Monitoring & Influencer Collaboration

• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, and competitor content to inspire new creative approaches.
• Work with influencers and content creators to increase the utilization and performance of video content while maintaining brand consistency.

Video Production Support

• Assist with on-set video shoots, product videos, and photoshoots as needed.
• Offer creative and technical input during planning to ensure high-quality footage capture and storytelling potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of video production and editing experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Familiarity with collaborative editing tools such as CapCut and Videoleap.
• Strong understanding of post-production enhancements including noise reduction, sharpening, and retouching.
• Knowledge of video compression standards, exporting formats, and cross-platform optimization.
• Experience with audio editing and mixing to ensure high-quality sound design.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Passion for social media, visual storytelling, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Please include a portfolio or portfolio link with your application.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Location

This is an onsite position at our headquarters on Daniel Island, SC 29492.